it’s all about the outdoors this year. I have a feeling we’ll be painting quite a lot. Street art has been flourishing all over the world, and I think folks are finally ready to support the positive effects it has on community building. Not only does it beautify the neighborhood, it brings people together “FREE OF CHARGE”.┬á It’s for you, its for your kids, its for the simple fact that we gotta get back what we lost when we became consumers and stopped living. Get outside this year, enjoy the sun, ride your bike, visit a garden, grow a plant, make some art, take your kids to the park, gather your friends for picnics, & BBQ’s. The recession was a blessing. The real value┬á these days lies in how you spend your time in a more positive authentic way. Get Free…

Shout out to ADHOC.ORG for organizing this event, and bringing everyone together to paint, cook, and have some good ol fun in the sun!

I still very much like green…

Artist hands…

Finito! There’s nothing a little community love can’t handle;)

Shana Loves All. Ask her anything she’ll know…

CERN YMI – Beautiful!!!

Planning the next set of walls for the summer…

AM catching blackbook tagz and drawings with the kids…

Haze and Cycle chillin’ enjoying the community vibe…

Got beer? Let’s stroll and check out the walls of Wellingcourt…

DEFOE…

Royce, Matt Siren…

Probotz…

VENG

Swoon…

Lady Pink, Cycle, Free5

Tristan Eaton in process. Saw the flicks last night on twitter look sick! Waiting for a final flick to drop…

Ron English

Sofia Maldonado…

Damn right I’m SOMEBODY!

Let’s go!!! Show me the way…

ahhh yes. Community gardens ROCK!!! One day, one day…I’ll have my own…

Yummy. This little plant right here in some tea puts me right to sleep;)

So pretty. I love this stuff. Agriculture class here I come!!!

Peek a Boo! I love seeing kids playing outside. Video games – no bueno. Getting dirty, running, jumping, hiding, yes! Enjoy the world kiddies. We hope you’ll improve on the seeds we’re planting these days…

My mami linda in town for Pam’s graduation next week. The fea twinz…

Ready for the new roads ahead…

That was refreshing, and peaceful. Shout out to the garden lady who hooked us up with some fresh mint for us to chew on our way back…

Back to the block party and a quick group flick with Cey Adams. TRUE SCHOOL!

Just in time for the 5 grills BBQ, arroz con pollo, guacamole dip, mole, and some very spicey jalapeno stuff…Thank you mi gente!

Keep the spirit alive, because this is what it’s all about. THANK YOU WELLING COURT COMMUNITY!!!

Everyone brought some grub. Where’s that green rice? Shana’s not playing where’s it hiding…must find the green rice…

There’s something about watching people paint. It’s very relaxing…

Frankie Velez stopped by to support. Good peoples right here;)

Kids luv!

Shout out and much love to the ADHOC team who put this whole thing together. Alison and Garrison are two amazing people! Check out and support ADHOC.ORG. Next stop Summer stage live screenpriting. See ya’ll there!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU for everything;)

Yesterday was A-MA-ZING!!! The Younity Spring Markit keeps getting better and better. Mother nature blessed us with a beautiful day full on sunshine and breeze. Shout outs, and much love to Father Tom, and the Lady of Sorrows family. Thank you for allowing us to shine and do our thang. DJ Ski-Hi, DJ Laylo, all the beautiful artists and designers, Rockafella, Full Circle Crew, 5 Crew Dynasty, Circa95, Younity gals, family, and everyone who came through and showed their support. It means so much to us, and we are so happy to share days like this with YOU!!!

Love all you guys!!!

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood…

spring color and smiles…

DJ Ski-Hi on the 1&2′s spinning the best of Hip Hop, House, and more!

Let’s get this party started!

Time to shop! Handmade goodies, designer limited edition flyness…

Cutie pies!

Wasup Christine! Thank youuuuuuuuu

Shout out to Tina G aka PAPERSOUL for holding down the Toofly booth;) Photo by AM

What what…Chanel don’t play I want one! $$$

Ok I think it’s time we all did a fun fun colorful photoshoot! Just cuz…lol

UR NEW YORK CITY baby! Everyone need’s one of these in their crib – I got mine:)

Back home from a relaxing weekend at Mount Tremper Arts in the Catskills, Upstate NY. Every now and then it’s good to take a break from city life and reconnect with nature…

- We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. – Buddha

The night we arrived we made a quick and delicious home cooked meal then hit the firepit outside. Nothing like a little warmth by the fire, some sake and much needed giggles. The next morning we got a chance to soak up some sunshine as the cloudy sky cleared up, and Alice got busy with the charcol to draw. The art of┬á relaxation was in full effect. It had been a minute since we touched base with nature again, there’s ((( Mind.Body.Soul ))) freedom in all this green!

The Temper Arts community home. Nothing like having a grill and a kitchen with everything you can possibly need to make healthy and home cooked meals. I love chopping up that cilantro in the morning, noon, and night. Mmm’m my favorite herb:)

It’s too early to see the full blown garden and it’s flowers but you can check them out here…took some flicks last year when we discovered this place…

Speaking of discovering, you gotta take the road less traveled and seek new trails! Yes, and we heard the river and we followed the stream down the pebble pond…

determined to find the river…

We made it! The journey is the destination. Our mind really opened up at this spot. We found a beaver damn with some fallen tree trunks by the water, and chillaxed with some dry fruit and nuts. We were talking about all kinds of crazy beautiful things about life. I love moments like that where your thoughts just flow like the water…

About Mount Tremper Arts

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, just over two hours from New York City, Mount Tremper Arts supports contemporary artists in the creation and presentation of new works of art. Founded by photographer Mathew Pokoik and choreographer Aynsley Vandenbroucke, MTA fosters an environment of creative risk taking and intellectual curiosity. It does this through an integration of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies, educational programming, and informal gatherings.